Kreeri Feberuary 26 : The literary and cultural fraternity is in deep mourning following the demise of eminent scholar and writer Abdul Ghani Beg Athar, whose passing has been widely described as a profound and irreparable loss to the intellectual landscape of the region.
Athar, who served as former Vice President of Adabi Markaz Kamraz and former Patron of Cultural Trust Kupwara, was known for his unwavering commitment to literature, scholarship, and social reform. Over the years, he emerged as a guiding force for writers and thinkers, dedicating his life to the promotion of knowledge and cultural consciousness.
Kruhen Cultural Forum Kreeri also expressed profound grief over his passing. In a joint statement, its President, Syed Shamim Ahmad Shamim and General Secretary Syed Sharief Hussain Qadri, described Abdul Ghani Beg Athar was not only a prolific writer but a moral compass for society whose words carried both wisdom and responsibility.
In a heartfelt condolence message, Adabi Markaz Kamraz remembered him as a sincere, dignified, and visionary literary figure who consistently stood at the forefront of intellectual initiatives. The organization noted that his scholarly works and published books would continue to enlighten and inspire generations to come.
They described him as a towering personality whose scholarship transcended boundaries and whose humility endeared him to all. “His demise has created a void that will be difficult to fill. We have lost a mentor, a thinker, and a custodian of our literary heritage,” the statement read, while extending heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and praying for eternal peace to the departed soul.
With tributes continuing to pour in from various quarters, Abdul Ghani Beg Athar’s legacy stands firmly etched in the annals of regional literature — a legacy defined by intellect, integrity, and an enduring service to culture and society.
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